Weekly Update September 1, 2023
September 1, 2023
To: Solheim Employees, Residents, Family Members and Stakeholders
From: Sam Oden, CEO of Solheim Senior Community
We are excited to be collaborating with Alzheimer's Los Angeles, Forest Lawn, Huntington Hospital and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital - all knowledgeable and professional speakers for our two-part educational program: Enhancing Peace of Mind on Friday September 8th and September 15th from 1pm-3pm.
Session 1 on September 8th highlights:
Alzheimer's Los Angeles: Lisa Gaytan Harper, MSW on an understanding of dementia and enhancing care in the later stage.
Forest Lawn: Wendy Kim on learning options and benefits associated with pre-planning.
Session 2 on September 15th highlights:
Huntington Hospital: Patty Watson-Swan, RN on considering your own health wishes and expressing them in writing.
Adria E. Navarro, PhD, LCSW facilitates an advance directive workshop, with forms, signature witnesses, and mobile notary.
These programs are available to residents, family members, caregivers and our general community. If you’d like to register, please contact Ashley Brayman at 323 257 7518 x224, or email abrayman@solheimsenior.org.
I’m pleased to announce that next week we will begin the completion of our internet and cable TV project throughout campus. You may direct any questions to Tina Antypas at tantypas@solheimsenior.org.
Our Resident Satisfaction Survey is just around the corner and will be distributed mid-September. This year, we will be offering this Survey digitally, but rest assured, we will have a Survey Kick-Off event, and will assist you in any way we can. This information is always valuable as we continually look for ways to further enhance your experience here at Solheim. Look for more information to come as we get closer to mid-September.
Our Centennial Masquerade Ball is quickly approaching on Saturday October 28th. To learn more about how you can participate, visit www.solheimsenior.org/100 . In addition, we will be hosting the Spirit of Giving Christmas Boutique on Saturday December 9th from 1pm-5pm as part of our Centennial celebrations held throughout the year. We are in the process of accepting applications for our Boutique Vendors. Visit www.solheimsenior.org/christmasboutique for a vendor application and more information or contact Tina Antypas whose information may be found below.
Visitation Guidelines remain unchanged from last week. All Solheim visitors and staff members must continue to conduct self-screening for symptoms of possible COVID-19 infection prior to entry. Masks are required for all team members and visitors to our Health Center (Skilled Nursing).
If you have any specific questions, please direct them to Tina Antypas at 323 257-7518 X225 or tantypas@solheimsenior.org.